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« 100 years of innovation and leadership at Maison Louis Latour »
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Maison Louis Latour
In a few words
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A Story of Innovation
a pioneeri
ng spir irit it has always been at the heart of Mai aiso son Loui uis s Latour’s strategy ategy.
equation that means Mai aiso son Loui uis s Lat atour
an stan and d the he test t of time.
Burgundy through their work and investment. The most important contribution started during the phylloxera crisis when in 1890 Loui uis s Lat atour
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the building and created the he most st moder dern n wi wine nery ry of hi his time, whose revolutionary design was presented at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900.
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A Story of Innovation
rst t pne neum umati atic press ess in 1955
Pioneer neered ed var arietal etal wi wines nes in France with the investment in the Ardèche in 1979
ustai tainabl nable e far armi ming ng since 1995, credited ISO14001
adershi ership p role e for r great ater er Burgundy urgundy with the acquisition of Maison Simonnet-Febvre in Chablis, in 2003 and Henry Fessy in Beaujolais in 2008
Paysage ages de Corton rton" or the fine Pi Pino not t Noir r nu nurser sery are directly aligned with the culture of innovation that has always accompanied the development of Maison Louis Latour
al an and na national nal ins nstitu titutio tions ns (FEVS, BIVB)
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(Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune)
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Château Corton Grancey
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1891 Style e : : Aged in oak, 30 to 50% new. Our Corton Grancey is the sum of the Cortons, it shows notes of black cherry, coffee and cloves, it’s ample with aromas of blackcurrant and always a beautiful persistence and mellow tannins on the finish Re Reas ason
: ”Grancey” was the name of the last
Corton road, before the Latour family bought it in 1891. Following our family’s purchase of the domaine we continued to produce the domaine’s flagship wine. Château Corton Grancey is a wine exclusively produced by Maison Louis Latour. It is the sum of four climats of Corton Grand Cru from Domaine Latour: Les Bressandes, Les Perrières, Les Grèves and Clos du Roi, the proportions vary depending on the vintage. Terr rroi
clay contains a good proportion of iron that gives it a reddish color. Clima mate te : : South-East facing. Typical Burgundy climate, continental influence. Seasons are well defined: sunny summers and cold winters. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. The choice of the date of picking is crucial for the balance of the wine. Doma main ine : : We own 17 hectares of Corton which allow us to vinify separately each terroir and then to blend the best barrels. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: This is a unique wine and our flagship. We put a lot of effort in developing the “Corton Grancey” as the signature wine of Maison Louis Latour.
1891 1900 2015
Far arming ng : : Sustainable+++ ISO 1400.
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View from East
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Château de Corton-Grancey
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Cuverie de Corton-Grancey
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Corton Perrières (5 ha)
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Corton Grèves (1,2 ha)
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Corton Charlemagne (10,49 ha)
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Corton Clos du Roi (1,75 ha)
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Corton Bressandes (3,03 ha)
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Clos de la Vigne au Saint (2,5 ha)
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Corton Les Chaumes (1,14 ha)
Château Corton Grancey
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Pouilly-Fuissé
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1926 Style e : : Unoaked. Characteristic zesty flavours, with a lot of freshness and green- tinged golden color. Re Reas ason
: The strong demand for quality white wine from USA with a lower price point than Meursault, Puligny , Chassagne led us to the development of this
utmost importance since numerous individual lots of wine have to be carefully selected and unified to offer a consistent quality. Terr rroi
with heavy clay. The appellation extends over 15 neighbouring communes around the famous bluff at Solutré. The landscape undulates, while outcrops and gullys break up the terrain exposing the underlying limestone
limestones occurs in combination with heavy clays. Clima mate te : : Warmer than than average in Northern Burgundy. . Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. Quite early harvest as the average temperature are higher than in Côte d’Or. Yields less than 48hl/ha. Contr ntrac act t : : Purchase of wines and
bottled by Maison Louis Latour. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: We have been the pioneer in exporting this wine to the US (Pear’s, Boston) as soon as Prohibition ended in 1933. This wine has become the top selling white Burgundy in USA. Today, Louis Latour’s Pouilly-Fuissé is still regularly in the “Wine&Spirit Annual Restaurant Poll” as “Best French Wine” and “Most Popular Chardonnay”.
1926 1900 2015
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Corton-Charlemagne
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : Planted by Louis Latour from189. Style e : : 100% aged in new oak. Powerful aromas of peaches and toasted almonds perfectly combine with flavours of brioche and flint. The style of
Re Reas ason
: Louis Latour, third of his line (1874- 1941), after acquiring the winery and domaine Corton Grancey, and whilst Phylloxera devastated the vineyard, decided to replant the damaged vines using an American rootstock that resist the disease. Louis Latour then decided to replant Chardonnay, after removing the Aligoté and Gamay vines that made up the majority of the hillside behind the winery. This created the first Corton-Charlemagne wines. Terr rroi
with a calcareous marls and fine limestone bedrock. Clima mate te : : South facing on the steep slopes of the Corton hill, exceptional exposure that allows perfect ripening of the grapes. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. The choice of the date of picking is crucial for the balance of the wine. Doma main ine : : We own 11 hectares of Corton- Charlemagne out of the 60 hectares of this appellation. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: Since its origin, we have been the biggest owner, seller and promoter of this appellation.
1937 1900 2015
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View from South
Cold zone Hot zone Intermediate zone Corton-Charlemagne Corton Maison Louis Latour
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Corton-Charlemagne
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Château de Corton-Grancey
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Cuverie de Corton-Grancey
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Corton Perrières (5 ha)
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Corton Grèves (1,2 ha)
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Corton Charlemagne (10,49 ha)
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Corton Clos du Roi (1,75 ha)
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Corton Bressandes (3,03 ha)
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Clos de la Vigne au Saint (2,5 ha)
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Corton Les Chaumes (1,14 ha)
Corton-Charlemagne
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Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1956 Style e : : Unoaked. “Les Genièvres represents the epitome of classical white Burgundy reflecting the fusion between the noble Chardonnay grape and the calciferous terrain of the area. Re Reas ason
: Increased demand for quality chardonnay meant Louis Latour looked to find a large single vineyard in one of the finest communes of the Mâconnais area (Lugny, Burgy, Viré). Terr rroi
silica in some places Clima mate te : : Warmer than average in Burgundy Har arvest est : : The mechanical harvest naturally remove the stems, which contributes to the balance of the wine and enhance its creamy bouquet. Quite early harvest as the average temperature are higher than in Côte d’Or. Yield below 50hl/ha Contr ntrac act t : : Purchases of wines and
bottled by Maison Louis Latour. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: The proprietary “Les Genièvres” brand has acted as a benchmark for more than 30 years. This wine is still a best seller today and a perfect wine for those who look for consistency in white burgundy at an affordable price. A refer erenc nce e in n Ireland and with “cult wine” status.
1956 1900 2015
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Ardèche Chardonnay
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1979 (first vintage 1982) It was the first varietal named chardonnay from southern France ever produced. Style e : : Unoaked « South Burgundy » Chardonnay style. Re Reas ason
: Stable source for high quality Chardonnays, 250-400m altitude assures it’s not too hot to obtain a Burgundian style Terr rroi
clay, coming from eroded marls and limestone from the Jurassic era and similar to Burgundy. Clima mate te : : Meridional; warmer and more consistent than Burgundy Har arvest est : : specific machine, early harvest to keep the balance, yield always between 40 and 45hl/ha Contr ntract act : : Long term partnerships with local vinegrowers, we manage
checks and extremely strict specifications Inv nvestme stment nt : : High tech winery built in 1986 in Alba-la-Romaine, special harvest machines designed. Far arming ng : : sustainable++ we have a national partnership with the French Institute of Vine and Wine as a model of reduction of the inputs thanks to a complex weather monitoring
1979 1900 2015
Quo uote: te: “A wi wine ne perfec rfectly ly mad ade, , jus ust t like the he Gr Gran and Ardèc èche he, , ful ull l bodied died an and elegan gant t wi with h great at lengt
his s remark arkabl able e bottle ttle sur urpass passes es its s clas assi sific ficati ation
n de cépage age”. Revue du Vin de France
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Meursault Château de Blagny
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1980 Style e : : Aged in oak, 20% new. Firm and delicate character, complex notes of toasted almond, fresh butter, vanilla and yellow peach Re Reas ason
: The loss of a contract in Meursault Genevrières kick started the research which lead to the exclusive contract in Meursault
alternative Premier Cru terroir to develop instead of looking for another contract in the Genevrières. This quest took Maison Latour to the top (southern end) of the appellation, where sits a large estate close to the border
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Gallic time. Lying at 360 meters, the soil of the 4 plots that constitute the 5 hectares of Premiers Crus are made of clay-limestone deep soils of the quaternary (Middle Oxfordian: white marl and calcareous marl ,160 million years old) Clima mate te : : Higher in altitude than the « average » Meursault Premier Cru, the plot is a little bit cooler because more exposed to the wind. The bowl shaped vineyard with South- East exposure ensures a good maturity. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. The date of start and the order between the different plots are decided in function of the maturity of the grapes. Contr ntrac act t : : Purchase of musts, exclusive contract on the 5 hectares, we decide the date of the harvest (it last 5 days). Bran and Development: lopment: The exclusivity on the buying of the grapes gives us the monopoly on the Premier Cru "Château de Blagny". We have developed the recognition of this wine around the word for more than 30 years and today this is our best-selling Meursault.
1980 1900 2015
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Domaine de Valmoissine
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1989 Style e : : Unoaked. Yields are low to ensure maturity and concentration
a elegant wine with remarkable finesse and typical Pinot Noir aromas. Re Reas ason
: Building on our success with Ardèche Chardonnay, we decided to produce an equivalent in Pinot Noir. We found the perfect terroir in Aups, Haut-Var: “Domaine de Valmoissine”. This wine was both a reflection of Burgundian tradition and a novelty in this area. Terr rroi
combination of ferruginous clay and limestone
South / South-East. Climate mate : : Mediterranean climate with warm sunny days but cool nights thanks to the altitude, so we ensure that the vines do not suffer from high summer temperatures. The seasons are well defined: sunny summers and cold winters. The southern exposure and the altitude also limits the risk of spring frosts. Har arvest est : : Specific machine that come by road after the harvest in Ardèche, yield always below 45hl/ha. Contr ntrac act t : : Domaine vineyard and long term contracts. Today we grow and harvest more than 100 hectares of Pinot Noir, completed by selected vine growers under long term contracts mirroring our work in the Ardèche. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: Pinot Noir has become a variety that wine consumers from around the world want to understand and the “Domaine de Valmoissine” with it’s fruit driven style is a great introduction.
1989 1900 2015
Far arming ng : : Sustainable Inv nvestme stment nt : : Winery and shop at la Verdières, harvest machines designed specifically. Technical centre built in 2012. Quo uote: te: This stunnin ning g wi wine is e easily ly the gr greates test t vin de pays Pinot
r ever r produce duced.
ting vin de pays I h I have ever r taste ted. d. Tom Stevenson, The New Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia.
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Montagny La Grande Roche
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1993 Style e : : Unoaked. Classical white Burgundy reflecting the fusion between the noble Chardonnay grape and the calciferous terrain of the area. Re Reas ason
: At the end of the 90’s the need for a Chardonnay with a great quality and yet affordable led us to source alternative appellation to the Côte de Beaune and Macônnais. In the Côte Chalonnaise, we were able to find this outstanding location to source our needs. Terr rroi
ate : The vineyards are located on top of a hill made of limestone and chalk with South-East exposure. Those peculiar conditions allows to enhance the maturity and consequently the concentration of aromas. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. Contr ntrac act t : : Purchase of musts and wines. Wines are nurtured and bottled by Maison Louis Latour. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: We made a deal to have an exclusivity on the use of the La Grande Roche “lieu-dit”. Since then, we are using it as a single vineyard name, as all the vineyard from where we source the grapes are around a place have been named after a "Grande Roche", a prominent big rock in Montagny, 30km to the South of Beaune.
1993 1900 2015
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Marsannay
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 1996 Style e : : Unoaked. Wines from Marsannay are generally lively and robust, with delicious aromas of black fruits such as blueberry, cherry and cassis , along with peppery notes. Re Reas ason
: In the middle of the 1990s there was a need for a Pinot Noir that offered the quality of the Côte d’Or without the associated high prices. We identified the village of Marsannay as a potential supplier
those days the wines were often considered acidic and poor and mostly sold under Côtes de Nuits or Bourgogne labels. We worked in close cooperation with qualified vine growers in the area to supply grapes to craft wines with exceptional quality for the price ratio. Terr rroi
formed by an iron-rich clay layer. The bedrock of Marsannay is very similar to the one of Gevrey- Chambertin. Clima mate te : : Typical burgundy climate, continental
summers and cold winters. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. The date of start and the order between the different plots are decided in function of the maturity of the grapes. Contr ntract act : : Purchase of musts, exclusive five hectare contract. We decide the harvest date, the harvest lasts for a week during which we receive all the juice. Sustainable farming. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: Since we started in 1996, we have been the major supporter of the appellation for export markets. As a consequence the Marsannay of Maison Louis Latour is known as the “baby Gevrey-Chambertin”, a quality introduction to the village range of Burgundy in a many major markets around the word.
1996 1900 2015
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Volnay 1er Cru « En Chevret »
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 2000 Style e : : Aged in oak. Fine and elegant, juicy and lightly peppery, it reveals opulent and rich flavours of red
Less feminine than what you can imagine from a Volnay Premier Cru. Re Reas ason
: At the beginning of the 2000’s, Maison Louis Latour seized the opportunity to complete its range of Premier Cru in Volnay (we own a plot Premier Cru Mitans) with a superb plot of Premier Cru Volnay “En Chevret” under contract. Terr rroi
below the main road, just under the "Caillerets" parcel at the border of the village of Meursault. This specific terroir is made up of rich clay lying on a limestone layer supported by a bedrock made of big limestone stones. Clima mate te : : East facing, typical Burgundy climate, continental influence. Seasons are well defined: sunny summers and cold winters. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. Contr ntrac act t : : Purchase of grapes. The vineyard belongs to a family with whom we have good relations. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: This is on going as it is a relatively new wine for the Louis Latour range, but as there are no Grand Cru wines in Volnay we are keen to develop our offer of Volnay around this special Premier Cru.
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Awa ward: : Winner of the International Wine Challenge 2013 Red Burgundy Trophy
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Bourgogne Gamay
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 2011 Style e : : Whilst still possessing the attractive olfactory characteristics of Burgundy, this wine is more fruit- forward than a 100% Pinot Noir. The aromas reveal notes of fruit and pepper all lifted by a light oakiness. Re Reas ason
: Our approach was to produce a wine which focuses on fruit and freshness with consistent quality. The freedom of supply that this AOC offers means that we can adapt
used and then completing the cuvée with a maximum of 15% Pinot Noir. In an increasingly competitive environment, and with Bourgogne Pinot Noir prices going up regularly, the AOC Bourgogne Gamay represents an interesting proposition by
consistency which is difficult to match. Terr rroi
limestone for the Pinot-Noir part, to pink and blue granitic soils for the Crus. Climate mate : : Various climates as the production area extend from Côte d'Or to the Crus du Beaujolais. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. Contr ntract act : : Purchase of grapes. Wines are vinified and bottled by Maison Louis Latour. Bran and Development: lopment: We were the first to promote the appellation by launching our “Bourgogne Gamay” from the 2011 vintage. Today we are still the largest producer and we have developed this product in our key export markets.
2011 1900 2015
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Pinot Noir « Les Pierres Dorées »
Origin gin of the he proj
ect : : 2010 Sty Style le : The continental temperate climate of "Les Pierres Dorées" combined with the altitude at which our vines are planted, provides authenticity to the wines. It reveals a bright elegant fruit flavor to the Pinot Noir beyond comparison. Re Reas ason
towards greater Burgundy by buying and planting 20 hectares in the vineyards of “les Pierres Dorées”. in the south of Beaujolais. This is a visionary project because historically the terroirs of the South of Beaujolais were planted with Gamay. Terr erroir
two blocks which are situated on the Morancé and Theizé
Theizey, clay soils and golden stones are highly present: drystone cadoles (traditional shelters in the vineyards) Cli Climate ate : The continental temperate climate influenced by both the mountains and the Mediterranean sea, allows the Maison Louis Latour selected parcels to benefit from fresh temperatures and a good sun exposure as the vineyard is planted between 280 and 400 meters
delicate vine variety. High temperatures could cause over-ripeness of the grapes. Har arvest est : : Hand harvested. The choice of the date of picking is crucial for the balance of the wine. Bran and Developmen lopment: t: Our highlight for the years to come, les Pierres Dorées is our visionary and innovative project.
1900 2015
Far arming ng : : Sustainable+++ ISO 1401 Density : 6000 to 9000 Pieds/Ha Vine selection: Polyclonale
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